Saturday, May 27, 2006

Short Fiction Story(s)

Man have I been reading a lot of short fiction and the truth is, the bottom line, most of it is boring. I finish and my first thought is why did I read that - well I have an obligation as a fiction editor to read fiction, but that aside, I am usually no better or better yet, no worse for reading it.

This simple fact however makes it easy to find the gems. The ones that really say something - the ones that cause some movement within the reader or shake up a common belief - they stick out like a sore thumb - like a giant vagina on Times Square - saying look here, here is the truth.

The afore mentioned story, the vagina, is a rarity. Listen I am a writer - that's why I started this Ramble thing anyway - to help other writers and like all good acts, to help myself. I am striving for the vagina constantly and I fall short time and time again. I know how hard it is. I know how this thing we have taken up can mangle your mind and punish your body. I know the knife pain in your back from sitting up too long, too late at the PC - Type Writer - Note Pad - drinking coffee and cigarettes or sipping green tea and sucking on grape leaves - whatever.

I tip my hat to all of you who submit here or elsewhere, all of you who submit nowhere, but write anyway. You have my vote, but please - for pity sake (I read allot) give me something to think about. Be creative - Be brave!

All the best,

JT